Nurmi – Sustainable Style from Finland
Nurmi is a Finnish sustainable clothing label that wants to “bring back the times when both the quality and the design of clothes were meant to last.” Anniina Nurmi, who hails from Tampere…
British TV Weatherman Jumps Off Building to Draw Attention to Climate Change
Michael Fish, who is a 60-year-old iconic British TV weatherman, recently completed a B.A.S.E. jump from a London tower block. He didn’t just do it for thrills (in fact, he seemed quite terrified),…
Startup Stories: Designed Good – Curating the Best in Design & Social Good
Starting a new business can be a tough challenge, but there are many amazing small business that are embarking on this journey with great success every day. In this new series, find out…
The Golden Rule of Honey
My heart goes out to the small-scale beekeepers in the US. Much more work is involved in conscientious beekeeping than most people realize. In addition to the mysterious decline of the bee population…
Oceana’s 2012 Ocean Heroes
The amount of plastic that is polluting our oceans and waterways is staggering. Most of us feel helpless when faced with the stories of the great garbage gyres and birds starving to death…
Good Stuff: 9 Natural Sunscreens for Summer
Whether you are out and about during the summer or jet setting across the warmer parts of the globe, wearing good sunscreen is a must. It’s not just about avoiding sunburn, but about…
HAND/EYE Magazine – Celebrating Global Art, Craft & Design
Like handmade crafts, printed matter is far from obsolete, it’s just moved into a more high quality, boutique niche where the printed medium becomes an art form in itself. HAND/EYE Magazine brings these…
Kick Back and Give Back in a Socially Conscious Hammock
When traveling to Costa Rica a few months ago, I became smitten with hammocks. They’re comfortable, relaxing, simple and affordable. They also lend a big dose of charm to any outdoor space. Upon…
OAT Shoes – Biodegradable Sneakers That (Literally) Bloom
If there is one type of shoe that most of us wear until it literally falls apart, it’s the sneaker. Have you ever thought about what happens to that sneaker once it’s come…
Mompops – Delicious Frozen Summer Treats from Philly
Hot summer days require delicious, yet healthy, frozen treats. Philadelphia’s first all-natural gourmet popsicle is 100% vegan, free of gluten, dairy, nuts and soy and comes in many fun flavors. When Life has…
Can Cute Cardboard Animals Teach Us About Responsible Energy Use?
As a designer and environmentalist, I constantly struggle to bridge the gap between my desire to create a truly sustainable world and that to make pretty things. Can design save the world? Or…
Cutting the Caffeine – Why You Need to & How to Do it
That morning cup of coffee may be causing more harm than you know. The energy boost you get is an artificial caffeine-induced high that creates a vicious circle of dependency, which can be…
November 18, 2015
Mrs. Kimberly Leonard — Dear Harmless Harvest,
Where do I begin? It's hard to choose the correct words to say THANK YOU! You...
September 1, 2015
Kelly Sims — Gwen,
I live in Durham and I see it all the time, sometimes on sale at Kroger and Harris Teeter.
Kelly...
